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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 829.20 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 829.20 and 162.79 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 829.20 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/829.20 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 829.20 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 134,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,985.47/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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