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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 801.60 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 801.60 and 149.70 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 801.60 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/801.60 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 801.60 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 119,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999.52/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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