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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.11 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.11 and 168.70 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.11 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.11 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.11 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 135,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,147.26/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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