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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 801.78 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 801.78 and 169.32 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 801.78 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/801.78 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 801.78 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 135,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,757.39/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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