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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 790.69 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 790.69 and 161.83 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 790.69 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/790.69 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 790.69 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 127,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,957.36/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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