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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 802.08 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 802.08 and 169.38 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 802.08 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/802.08 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 802.08 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 135,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,851.45/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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