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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 828.24 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 828.24 and 162.16 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 828.24 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/828.24 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 828.24 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 134,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,307.40/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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