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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.35 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.35 and 160.07 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.35 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.35 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.35 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 127,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,308.10/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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