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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.22, 800.06 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.22, 800.06 and 168.03 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.22 : 800.06 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.22/800.06 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.22x = 800.06 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.22x = 134,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,433.24/533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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