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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 801.76 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 801.76 and 149.76 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 801.76 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/801.76 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 801.76 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 120,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,071.58/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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