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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.25, 791.02 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.25, 791.02 and 162.05 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.25 : 791.02 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.25/791.02 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.25x = 791.02 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.25x = 128,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,182.41/527.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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