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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 800.76 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 800.76 and 168.48 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 800.76 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/800.76 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 800.76 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 134,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.04/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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