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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.90, 800.88 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.90, 800.88 and 168.69 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.90 : 800.88 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.90/800.88 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.90x = 800.88 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.90x = 135,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100.45/533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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