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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 790.54 and 161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 790.54 and 161.77 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 790.54 = 161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/790.54 = 161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 790.54 × 161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 127,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,880.89/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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