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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.71, 800.45 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.71, 800.45 and 168.44 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.71 : 800.45 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.71/800.45 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.71x = 800.45 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.71x = 134,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,823.59/533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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