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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 801.88 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 801.88 and 169.33 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 801.88 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/801.88 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 801.88 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 135,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,777.48/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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