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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.36, 800.18 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.36, 800.18 and 168.12 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.36 : 800.18 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.36/800.18 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.36x = 800.18 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.36x = 134,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,526.05/533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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