Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 802 and 169.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534.66, 802 and 169.46 is: 254.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534.66 : 802 = 169.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534.66/802 = 169.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534.66x = 802 × 169.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534.66x = 135,906.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,906.92/534.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254.19
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