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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 792.42 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 792.42 and 163.16 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 792.42 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/792.42 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 792.42 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 129,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,291.25/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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