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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.87, 793.44 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.87, 793.44 and 163.66 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.87 : 793.44 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.87/793.44 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.87x = 793.44 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.87x = 129,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,854.39/528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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