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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 792.01 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 792.01 and 162.71 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 792.01 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/792.01 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 792.01 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 128,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,863.99/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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