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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 791.98 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 791.98 and 162.74 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 791.98 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/791.98 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 791.98 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 128,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,886.83/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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