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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.89, 800.56 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.89, 800.56 and 168.72 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.89 : 800.56 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.89/800.56 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.89x = 800.56 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.89x = 135,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070.48/533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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