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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 793.48 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 793.48 and 163.78 is: 245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 793.48 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/793.48 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 793.48 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 129,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,956.15/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.67

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