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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 794.56 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 794.56 and 164.34 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 794.56 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/794.56 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 794.56 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 130,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577.58/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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