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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 792.25 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 792.25 and 162.98 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 792.25 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/792.25 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 792.25 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 129,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,119.51/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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