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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.54, 794.33 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.54, 794.33 and 164.33 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.54 : 794.33 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.54/794.33 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.54x = 794.33 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.54x = 130,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,532.25/529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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