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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 795.40 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 795.40 and 165.06 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 795.40 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/795.40 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 795.40 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 131,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,288.72/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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