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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 792.46 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 792.46 and 163.20 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 792.46 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/792.46 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 792.46 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 129,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,329.06/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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