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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 829.49 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 829.49 and 162.92 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 829.49 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/829.49 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 829.49 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 135,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,136.77/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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