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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 801.24 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 801.24 and 169.03 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 801.24 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/801.24 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 801.24 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 135,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,433.60/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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