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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 792.12 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 792.12 and 162.87 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 792.12 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/792.12 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 792.12 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 129,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,012.58/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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