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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 792.96 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 792.96 and 163.52 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 792.96 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/792.96 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 792.96 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 129,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,664.82/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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