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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.94 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.94 and 162.80 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.94 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.94 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.94 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 128,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,927.83/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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