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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.63 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.63 and 165.18 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.63 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.63 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.63 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 131,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,422.16/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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