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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 801.32 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 801.32 and 168.91 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 801.32 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/801.32 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 801.32 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 135,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,350.96/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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