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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 794.61 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 794.61 and 164.52 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 794.61 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/794.61 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 794.61 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 130,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,729.24/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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