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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 801.08 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 801.08 and 168.98 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 801.08 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/801.08 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 801.08 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 135,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,366.50/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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