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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.61, 795.95 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.61, 795.95 and 165.41 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.61 : 795.95 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.61/795.95 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.61x = 795.95 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.61x = 131,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,658.09/530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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