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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.10, 801.27 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.10, 801.27 and 168.92 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.10 : 801.27 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.10/801.27 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.10x = 801.27 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.10x = 135,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,348.89/534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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