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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 801.17 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 801.17 and 168.92 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 801.17 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/801.17 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 801.17 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 135,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,333.64/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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