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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 795.56 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 795.56 and 165.15 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 795.56 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/795.56 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 795.56 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 131,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,386.73/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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