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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 789.90 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 789.90 and 161.52 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 789.90 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/789.90 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 789.90 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 127,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,584.65/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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