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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 791.42 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 791.42 and 162.40 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 791.42 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/791.42 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 791.42 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 128,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,522.65/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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