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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 828.15 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 828.15 and 162.11 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 828.15 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/828.15 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 828.15 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 134,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251.40/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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