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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.95, 794.88 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.95, 794.88 and 164.73 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.95 : 794.88 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.95/794.88 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.95x = 794.88 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.95x = 130,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,940.58/529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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