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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.50, 800.24 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.50, 800.24 and 168.59 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.50 : 800.24 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.50/800.24 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.50x = 800.24 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.50x = 134,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.46/533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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