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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.82 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.82 and 162.68 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.82 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.82 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.82 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 128,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,809.32/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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