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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 795.97 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 795.97 and 165.44 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 795.97 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/795.97 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 795.97 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 131,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,685.28/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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