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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.53, 800.40 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.53, 800.40 and 168.31 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.53 : 800.40 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.53/800.40 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.53x = 800.40 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.53x = 134,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717.33/533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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