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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 801.88 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 801.88 and 169.45 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 801.88 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/801.88 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 801.88 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 135,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,876.14/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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