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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 792.30 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 792.30 and 162.87 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 792.30 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/792.30 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 792.30 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 129,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,041.90/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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