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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.69, 800.53 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.69, 800.53 and 168.43 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.69 : 800.53 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.69/800.53 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.69x = 800.53 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.69x = 134,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,833.29/533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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