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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 801.77 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 801.77 and 169.39 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 801.77 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/801.77 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 801.77 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 135,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,811.82/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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