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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.07 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.07 and 169.09 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.07 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.07 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.07 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 135,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,451.45/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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