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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 794 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 794 and 164.26 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 794 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/794 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 794 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 130,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,422.44/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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