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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.33 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.33 and 162.25 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.33 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.33 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.33 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 134,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,396.54/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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