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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 792.38 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 792.38 and 163.06 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 792.38 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/792.38 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 792.38 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 129,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,205.48/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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