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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.98, 799.26 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.98, 799.26 and 162.74 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.98 : 799.26 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.98/799.26 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.98x = 799.26 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.98x = 130,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,071.57/532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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