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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.01 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.01 and 163.51 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.01 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.01 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.01 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 129,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,663.49/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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