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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 794.15 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 794.15 and 164.24 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 794.15 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/794.15 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 794.15 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 130,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,431.20/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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