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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 801.76 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 801.76 and 169.31 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 801.76 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/801.76 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 801.76 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 135,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,745.99/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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