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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 800.96 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 800.96 and 168.66 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 800.96 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/800.96 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 800.96 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 135,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,089.07/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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