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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 793.04 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 793.04 and 163.42 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 793.04 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/793.04 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 793.04 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 129,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,595.80/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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