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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 792.36 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 792.36 and 162.96 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 792.36 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/792.36 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 792.36 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 129,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,122.99/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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