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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 790.63 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 790.63 and 161.73 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 790.63 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/790.63 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 790.63 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 127,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,867.78/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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