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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 800.10 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 800.10 and 168.23 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 800.10 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/800.10 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 800.10 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 134,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,596.82/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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