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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.49, 795.95 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.49, 795.95 and 165.32 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.49 : 795.95 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.49/795.95 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.49x = 795.95 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.49x = 131,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,581.65/530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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