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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.26 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.26 and 164.86 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.26 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.26 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.26 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 131,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,106.56/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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