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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.74 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.74 and 163.23 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.74 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.74 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.74 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 129,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,398.95/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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