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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 801.41 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 801.41 and 169.16 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 801.41 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/801.41 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 801.41 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 135,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,561.66/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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