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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 790.94 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 790.94 and 162.01 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 790.94 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/790.94 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 790.94 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 128,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,135.42/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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