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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.89, 800.97 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.89, 800.97 and 163.69 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.89 : 800.97 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.89/800.97 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.89x = 800.97 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.89x = 131,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,106.77/533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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