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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 792.20 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 792.20 and 158.00 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 792.20 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/792.20 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 792.20 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 125,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,162.85/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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