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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.52 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.52 and 163.72 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.52 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.52 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.52 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 129,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,915.09/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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