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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.32 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.32 and 163.22 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.32 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.32 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.32 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 129,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,317.69/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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