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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 795.21 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 795.21 and 159.88 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 795.21 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/795.21 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 795.21 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 127,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,138.17/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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