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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 791.91 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 791.91 and 162.77 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 791.91 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/791.91 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 791.91 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 128,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,901.49/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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