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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.77, 802.24 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.77, 802.24 and 169.67 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.77 : 802.24 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.77/802.24 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.77x = 802.24 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.77x = 136,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,111.63/534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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