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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.53 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.53 and 163.20 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.53 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.53 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.53 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 129,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340.90/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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