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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.79, 794.54 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.79, 794.54 and 159.63 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.79 : 794.54 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.79/794.54 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.79x = 794.54 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.79x = 126,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,831.62/529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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