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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 791.67 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 791.67 and 162.52 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 791.67 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/791.67 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 791.67 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 128,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,662.21/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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