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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 801.29 and 169.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 801.29 and 169.00 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 801.29 = 169.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/801.29 = 169.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 801.29 × 169.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 135,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,416.43/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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