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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 801.19 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 801.19 and 168.99 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 801.19 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/801.19 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 801.19 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 135,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,390.30/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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