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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.44 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.44 and 165.64 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.44 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.44 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.44 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 131,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,922.32/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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