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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 795.49 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 795.49 and 164.99 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 795.49 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/795.49 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 795.49 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 131,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,249.47/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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