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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 793.79 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 793.79 and 163.96 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 793.79 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/793.79 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 793.79 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 130,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,147.00/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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