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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.38 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.38 and 162.34 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.38 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.38 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.38 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 134,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,482.20/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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