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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 794 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 794 and 164.04 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 794 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/794 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 794 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 130,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,247.76/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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