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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 794.62 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 794.62 and 164.50 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 794.62 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/794.62 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 794.62 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 130,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,713.21/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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