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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.15, 798.05 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.15, 798.05 and 161.84 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.15 : 798.05 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.15/798.05 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.15x = 798.05 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.15x = 129,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,158.81/532.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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