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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 791.67 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 791.67 and 162.66 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 791.67 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/791.67 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 791.67 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 128,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,773.04/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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