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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 801.38 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 801.38 and 168.94 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 801.38 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/801.38 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 801.38 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 135,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,385.14/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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