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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.67, 802.15 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.67, 802.15 and 169.47 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.67 : 802.15 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.67/802.15 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.67x = 802.15 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.67x = 135,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,940.36/534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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