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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 800.82 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 800.82 and 168.69 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 800.82 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/800.82 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 800.82 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 135,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,090.33/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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