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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.77, 800.76 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.77, 800.76 and 168.49 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.77 : 800.76 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.77/800.76 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.77x = 800.76 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.77x = 134,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,920.05/533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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