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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.47, 800.22 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.47, 800.22 and 168.25 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.47 : 800.22 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.47/800.22 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.47x = 800.22 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.47x = 134,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,637.02/533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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