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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.00, 800.98 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.00, 800.98 and 163.80 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.00 : 800.98 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.00/800.98 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.00x = 800.98 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.00x = 131,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,200.52/534.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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