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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 791.19 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 791.19 and 162.27 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 791.19 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/791.19 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 791.19 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 128,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,386.40/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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