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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 793.86 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 793.86 and 164.07 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 793.86 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/793.86 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 793.86 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 130,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,248.61/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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