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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 802.04 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 802.04 and 169.50 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 802.04 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/802.04 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 802.04 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 135,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,945.78/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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