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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 792.50 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 792.50 and 163.12 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 792.50 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/792.50 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 792.50 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 129,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,272.60/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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