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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.96 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.96 and 165.36 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.96 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.96 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.96 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 131,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,619.95/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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