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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 792.14 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 792.14 and 162.78 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 792.14 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/792.14 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 792.14 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 128,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,944.55/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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