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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.65, 791.61 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.65, 791.61 and 162.46 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.65 : 791.61 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.65/791.61 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.65x = 791.61 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.65x = 128,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604.96/527.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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