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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.97 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.97 and 163.44 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.97 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.97 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.97 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 129,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,603.02/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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