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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 796.09 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 796.09 and 165.50 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 796.09 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/796.09 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 796.09 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 131,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,754.47/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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