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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.22, 792.29 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.22, 792.29 and 163.01 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.22 : 792.29 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.22/792.29 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.22x = 792.29 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.22x = 129,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,147.23/528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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