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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 796.05 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 796.05 and 165.51 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 796.05 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/796.05 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 796.05 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 131,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,754.24/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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