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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 801.67 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 801.67 and 183.11 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 801.67 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/801.67 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 801.67 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 146,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,793.79/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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