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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 794.40 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 794.40 and 164.46 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 794.40 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/794.40 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 794.40 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 130,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,647.02/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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