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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.89, 800.87 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.89, 800.87 and 168.66 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.89 : 800.87 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.89/800.87 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.89x = 800.87 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.89x = 135,077.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,077.53/533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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