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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 795.89 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 795.89 and 165.44 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 795.89 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/795.89 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 795.89 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 131,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,674.44/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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