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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 795.45 and 165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 795.45 and 165.01 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 795.45 = 165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/795.45 = 165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 795.45 × 165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 131,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,257.20/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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