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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.15 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.15 and 168.96 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.15 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.15 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.15 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 135,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,362.30/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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