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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.76, 793.22 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.76, 793.22 and 163.48 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.76 : 793.22 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.76/793.22 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.76x = 793.22 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.76x = 129,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,675.61/528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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