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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.68, 802.20 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.68, 802.20 and 169.52 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.68 : 802.20 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.68/802.20 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.68x = 802.20 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.68x = 135,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,988.94/534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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