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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 794.70 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 794.70 and 164.62 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 794.70 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/794.70 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 794.70 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 130,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,823.51/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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