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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 795.21 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 795.21 and 164.78 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 795.21 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/795.21 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 795.21 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 131,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,034.70/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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