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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 802.22 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 802.22 and 169.59 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 802.22 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/802.22 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 802.22 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 136,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,047.09/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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