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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 794.23 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 794.23 and 164.17 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 794.23 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/794.23 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 794.23 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 130,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,389.32/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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