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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.50, 801.49 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.50, 801.49 and 169.31 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.50 : 801.49 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.50/801.49 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.50x = 801.49 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.50x = 135,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,700.27/534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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