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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 794.24 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 794.24 and 164.23 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 794.24 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/794.24 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 794.24 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 130,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,433.24/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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