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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.11, 790.65 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.11, 790.65 and 161.90 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.11 : 790.65 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.11/790.65 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.11x = 790.65 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.11x = 128,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,002.28/527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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