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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 792.78 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 792.78 and 163.44 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 792.78 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/792.78 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 792.78 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 129,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,571.96/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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