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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.07 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.07 and 162.30 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.07 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.07 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.07 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 128,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,390.66/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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