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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.14, 794.96 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.14, 794.96 and 164.93 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.14 : 794.96 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.14/794.96 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.14x = 794.96 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.14x = 131,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,111.93/530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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