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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 796.10 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 796.10 and 165.52 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 796.10 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/796.10 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 796.10 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 131,767.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,767.09/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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