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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 801.06 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 801.06 and 168.86 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 801.06 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/801.06 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 801.06 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 135,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,262.99/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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