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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.62 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.62 and 163.55 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.62 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.62 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.62 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 130,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,941.40/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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