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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.95, 791.97 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.95, 791.97 and 162.70 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.95 : 791.97 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.95/791.97 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.95x = 791.97 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.95x = 128,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,853.52/527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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