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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 793.61 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 793.61 and 163.79 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 793.61 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/793.61 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 793.61 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 129,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,985.38/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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