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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.62, 795.53 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.62, 795.53 and 165.20 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.62 : 795.53 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.62/795.53 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.62x = 795.53 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.62x = 131,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,417.99/530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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