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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 789.97 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 789.97 and 161.50 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 789.97 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/789.97 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 789.97 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 127,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,580.16/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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