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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 795.40 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 795.40 and 178.91 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 795.40 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/795.40 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 795.40 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 142,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,305.01/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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