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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 802.32 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 802.32 and 164.61 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 802.32 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/802.32 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 802.32 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 132,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,069.90/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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