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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 801.71 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 801.71 and 149.69 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 801.71 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/801.71 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 801.71 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 120,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,007.97/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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