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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 791.14 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 791.14 and 162.12 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 791.14 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/791.14 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 791.14 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 128,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,259.62/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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