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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.85, 800.91 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.85, 800.91 and 168.64 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.85 : 800.91 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.85/800.91 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.85x = 800.91 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.85x = 135,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,063.46/533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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