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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 795.90 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 795.90 and 165.60 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 795.90 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/795.90 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 795.90 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 131,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,801.04/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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