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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 793.35 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 793.35 and 163.67 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 793.35 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/793.35 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 793.35 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 129,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,843.63/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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