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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 795.71 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 795.71 and 165.13 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 795.71 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/795.71 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 795.71 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 131,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,394.02/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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