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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.89, 796.08 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.89, 796.08 and 165.68 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.89 : 796.08 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.89/796.08 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.89x = 796.08 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.89x = 131,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,894.53/530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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