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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.93, 829.26 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.93, 829.26 and 162.93 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.93 : 829.26 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.93/829.26 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.93x = 829.26 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.93x = 135,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,111.33/552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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