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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 801.40 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 801.40 and 168.97 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 801.40 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/801.40 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 801.40 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 135,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,408.55/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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