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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.42, 800.11 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.42, 800.11 and 168.20 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.42 : 800.11 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.42/800.11 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.42x = 800.11 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.42x = 134,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,578.50/533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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