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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 800.59 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 800.59 and 168.55 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 800.59 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/800.59 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 800.59 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 134,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,937.02/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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