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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 791.29 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 791.29 and 162.41 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 791.29 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/791.29 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 791.29 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 128,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,513.41/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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