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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 793.24 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 793.24 and 163.72 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 793.24 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/793.24 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 793.24 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 129,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,869.25/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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