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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.80, 791.69 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.80, 791.69 and 162.56 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.80 : 791.69 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.80/791.69 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.80x = 791.69 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.80x = 128,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,697.13/527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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