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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 796.30 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 796.30 and 165.67 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 796.30 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/796.30 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 796.30 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 131,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,920.62/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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