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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.19 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.19 and 164.19 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.19 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.19 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.19 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 130,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,398.06/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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