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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 796.39 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 796.39 and 165.72 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 796.39 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/796.39 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 796.39 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 131,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,977.75/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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