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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 801.76 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 801.76 and 169.22 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 801.76 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/801.76 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 801.76 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 135,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675.73/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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