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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 795.41 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 795.41 and 165.29 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 795.41 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/795.41 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 795.41 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 131,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,472.49/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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