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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.82, 800.74 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.82, 800.74 and 168.61 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.82 : 800.74 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.82/800.74 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.82x = 800.74 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.82x = 135,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,012.66/533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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