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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 801.05 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 801.05 and 168.74 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 801.05 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/801.05 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 801.05 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 135,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,164.33/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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