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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 795.99 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 795.99 and 165.45 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 795.99 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/795.99 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 795.99 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 131,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,696.55/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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