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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 791.02 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 791.02 and 162.10 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 791.02 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/791.02 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 791.02 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 128,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,224.34/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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