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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 801.49 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 801.49 and 164.13 is: 246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 801.49 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/801.49 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 801.49 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 131,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,548.14/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.20

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