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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.64 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.64 and 165.30 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.64 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.64 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.64 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 131,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,519.29/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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