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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.41, 801.75 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.41, 801.75 and 169.20 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.41 : 801.75 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.41/801.75 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.41x = 801.75 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.41x = 135,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,656.10/534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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