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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 792.21 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 792.21 and 163.07 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 792.21 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/792.21 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 792.21 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 129,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,185.68/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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