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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 791.79 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 791.79 and 162.64 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 791.79 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/791.79 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 791.79 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 128,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,776.73/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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