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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 828.12 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 828.12 and 162.12 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 828.12 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/828.12 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 828.12 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 134,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,254.81/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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