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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.45, 795.39 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.45, 795.39 and 165.09 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.45 : 795.39 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.45/795.39 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.45x = 795.39 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.45x = 131,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,310.94/530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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