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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 790.85 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 790.85 and 162.02 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 790.85 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/790.85 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 790.85 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 128,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,129.97/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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