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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 793.08 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 793.08 and 163.54 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 793.08 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/793.08 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 793.08 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 129,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,700.30/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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