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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.53, 795.89 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.53, 795.89 and 165.32 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.53 : 795.89 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.53/795.89 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.53x = 795.89 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.53x = 131,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,576.53/530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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