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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.31, 801.35 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.31, 801.35 and 169.13 is: 253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.31 : 801.35 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.31/801.35 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.31x = 801.35 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.31x = 135,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,532.33/534.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.66

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