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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 795.57 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 795.57 and 160.26 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 795.57 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/795.57 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 795.57 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 127,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,498.05/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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