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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 793.11 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 793.11 and 163.41 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 793.11 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/793.11 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 793.11 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 129,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,602.11/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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