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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 796.16 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 796.16 and 165.65 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 796.16 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/796.16 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 796.16 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 131,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,880.34/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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