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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 800.86 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 800.86 and 168.72 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 800.86 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/800.86 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 800.86 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 135,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,121.10/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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