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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 794.71 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 794.71 and 164.57 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 794.71 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/794.71 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 794.71 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 130,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,781.66/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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