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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 795.87 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 795.87 and 165.37 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 795.87 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/795.87 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 795.87 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 131,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,613.02/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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