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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 801.32 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 801.32 and 169.03 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 801.32 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/801.32 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 801.32 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 135,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,447.12/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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