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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.70, 800.31 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.70, 800.31 and 168.42 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.70 : 800.31 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.70/800.31 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.70x = 800.31 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.70x = 134,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,791.84/533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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