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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 800.14 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 800.14 and 168.22 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 800.14 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/800.14 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 800.14 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 134,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,599.55/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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