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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 790.59 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 790.59 and 161.84 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 790.59 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/790.59 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 790.59 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 127,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,945.13/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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