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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.78, 791.71 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.78, 791.71 and 162.57 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.78 : 791.71 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.78/791.71 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.78x = 791.71 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.78x = 128,706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,706.32/527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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