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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 801.84 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 801.84 and 169.39 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 801.84 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/801.84 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 801.84 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 135,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,819.67/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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