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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 828.71 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 828.71 and 162.36 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 828.71 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/828.71 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 828.71 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 134,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,549.36/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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