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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.85, 796.31 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.85, 796.31 and 160.71 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.85 : 796.31 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.85/796.31 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.85x = 796.31 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.85x = 127,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,974.98/530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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