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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.32, 795.50 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.32, 795.50 and 165.10 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.32 : 795.50 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.32/795.50 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.32x = 795.50 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.32x = 131,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,337.05/530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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