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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.16 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.16 and 162.80 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.16 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.16 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.16 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 128,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,963.65/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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