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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 801.90 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 801.90 and 164.50 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 801.90 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/801.90 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 801.90 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 131,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,910.55/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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