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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 792.87 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 792.87 and 163.29 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 792.87 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/792.87 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 792.87 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 129,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,466.93/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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