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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 801.51 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 801.51 and 169.14 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 801.51 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/801.51 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 801.51 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 135,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,567.40/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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