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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 790.92 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 790.92 and 162.05 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 790.92 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/790.92 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 790.92 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 128,164.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,164.63/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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