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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 791.03 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 791.03 and 162.03 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 791.03 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/791.03 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 791.03 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 128,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,173.96/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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