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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 792.97 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 792.97 and 163.55 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 792.97 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/792.97 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 792.97 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 129,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,690.24/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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