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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 795.65 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 795.65 and 165.24 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 795.65 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/795.65 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 795.65 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 131,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,471.63/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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