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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 794.55 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 794.55 and 164.51 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 794.55 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/794.55 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 794.55 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 130,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,711.42/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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