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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 802.17 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 802.17 and 144.79 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 802.17 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/802.17 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 802.17 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 116,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,146.19/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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