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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 791.48 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 791.48 and 162.56 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 791.48 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/791.48 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 791.48 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 128,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,662.99/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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