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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 794.53 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 794.53 and 164.48 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 794.53 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/794.53 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 794.53 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 130,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,685.46/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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