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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.66, 800.42 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.66, 800.42 and 168.42 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.66 : 800.42 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.66/800.42 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.66x = 800.42 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.66x = 134,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,806.74/533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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