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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 801.32 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 801.32 and 169.05 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 801.32 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/801.32 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 801.32 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 135,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,463.15/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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