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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 801.74 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 801.74 and 149.74 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 801.74 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/801.74 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 801.74 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 120,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,052.55/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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