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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.37, 801.52 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.37, 801.52 and 164.18 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.37 : 801.52 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.37/801.52 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.37x = 801.52 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.37x = 131,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,591.10/534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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