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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 801.44 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 801.44 and 169.11 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 801.44 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/801.44 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 801.44 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 135,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,530.67/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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