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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.87, 796.38 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.87, 796.38 and 165.61 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.87 : 796.38 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.87/796.38 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.87x = 796.38 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.87x = 131,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,888.49/530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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