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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 792.99 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 792.99 and 163.50 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 792.99 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/792.99 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 792.99 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 129,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,653.87/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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