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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 790.43 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 790.43 and 161.73 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 790.43 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/790.43 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 790.43 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 127,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,835.44/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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