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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.74, 796.24 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.74, 796.24 and 165.54 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.74 : 796.24 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.74/796.24 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.74x = 796.24 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.74x = 131,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,809.57/530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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