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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 801.30 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 801.30 and 164.11 is: 246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 801.30 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/801.30 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 801.30 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 131,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,501.34/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.06

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