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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.95, 800.91 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.95, 800.91 and 168.74 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.95 : 800.91 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.95/800.91 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.95x = 800.91 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.95x = 135,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,141.55/533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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