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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.17, 795.26 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.17, 795.26 and 164.95 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.17 : 795.26 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.17/795.26 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.17x = 795.26 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.17x = 131,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178.14/530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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