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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 801.06 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 801.06 and 169.02 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 801.06 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/801.06 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 801.06 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 135,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,395.16/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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