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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.53, 828.81 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.53, 828.81 and 141.68 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.53 : 828.81 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.53/828.81 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.53x = 828.81 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.53x = 117,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,425.80/552.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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