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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 792.32 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 792.32 and 163 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 792.32 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/792.32 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 792.32 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 129,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,148.16/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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