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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.08 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.08 and 164.94 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.08 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.08 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.08 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 131,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,140.50/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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