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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 795.98 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 795.98 and 165.36 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 795.98 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/795.98 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 795.98 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 131,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,623.25/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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