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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.68, 802.14 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.68, 802.14 and 169.44 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.68 : 802.14 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.68/802.14 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.68x = 802.14 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.68x = 135,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,914.60/534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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