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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 800.89 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 800.89 and 168.78 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 800.89 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/800.89 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 800.89 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 135,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,174.21/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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