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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 792.33 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 792.33 and 163.04 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 792.33 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/792.33 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 792.33 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 129,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,177.52/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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