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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 792.98 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 792.98 and 163.44 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 792.98 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/792.98 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 792.98 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 129,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,603.83/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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