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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 794.19 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 794.19 and 164.24 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 794.19 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/794.19 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 794.19 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 130,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,436.94/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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