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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.36 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.36 and 165.02 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.36 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.36 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.36 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 131,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,246.33/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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