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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 796.42 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 796.42 and 165.73 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 796.42 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/796.42 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 796.42 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 131,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,990.40/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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