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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 792.90 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 792.90 and 163.31 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 792.90 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/792.90 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 792.90 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 129,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,484.53/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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