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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 800.09 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 800.09 and 168.16 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 800.09 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/800.09 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 800.09 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 134,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,540.29/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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