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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 790.36 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 790.36 and 161.78 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 790.36 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/790.36 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 790.36 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 127,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,860.08/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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