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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 801.44 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 801.44 and 169.04 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 801.44 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/801.44 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 801.44 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 135,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,473.65/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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