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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 801.29 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 801.29 and 168.81 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 801.29 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/801.29 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 801.29 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 135,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,264.92/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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