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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.29, 792.41 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.29, 792.41 and 158.08 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.29 : 792.41 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.29/792.41 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.29x = 792.41 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.29x = 125,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,264.17/528.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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