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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 800.36 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 800.36 and 168.37 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 800.36 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/800.36 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 800.36 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 134,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,755.03/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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