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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 794.64 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 794.64 and 164.40 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 794.64 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/794.64 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 794.64 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 130,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,638.82/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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