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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 794.83 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 794.83 and 164.59 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 794.83 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/794.83 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 794.83 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 130,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,817.10/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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