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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.81, 792.96 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.81, 792.96 and 163.53 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.81 : 792.96 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.81/792.96 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.81x = 792.96 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.81x = 129,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,672.75/528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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