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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 793.58 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 793.58 and 163.80 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 793.58 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/793.58 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 793.58 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 129,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,988.40/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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