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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 800.30 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 800.30 and 168.33 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 800.30 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/800.30 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 800.30 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 134,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,714.50/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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