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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 790.94 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 790.94 and 162.18 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 790.94 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/790.94 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 790.94 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 128,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,274.65/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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