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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.54 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.54 and 165.22 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.54 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.54 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.54 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 131,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,439.12/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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