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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 792.75 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 792.75 and 163.27 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 792.75 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/792.75 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 792.75 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 129,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,432.29/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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