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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 795.34 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 795.34 and 164.99 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 795.34 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/795.34 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 795.34 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 131,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,220.33/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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