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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.29, 795.40 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.29, 795.40 and 165.04 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.29 : 795.40 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.29/795.40 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.29x = 795.40 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.29x = 131,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,272.82/530.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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