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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 795.73 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 795.73 and 165.33 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 795.73 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/795.73 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 795.73 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 131,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,558.04/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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