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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.54 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.54 and 163.80 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.54 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.54 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.54 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 129,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,981.85/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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