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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 794.75 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 794.75 and 164.49 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 794.75 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/794.75 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 794.75 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 130,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,728.43/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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