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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.97, 795.05 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.97, 795.05 and 164.73 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.97 : 795.05 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.97/795.05 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.97x = 795.05 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.97x = 130,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,967.76/529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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