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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 795.77 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 795.77 and 165.39 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 795.77 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/795.77 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 795.77 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 131,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,614.62/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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