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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 800.74 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 800.74 and 163.63 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 800.74 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/800.74 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 800.74 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 131,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,025.09/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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