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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 790.62 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 790.62 and 161.86 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 790.62 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/790.62 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 790.62 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 127,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,969.75/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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