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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.83, 802.37 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.83, 802.37 and 169.65 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.83 : 802.37 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.83/802.37 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.83x = 802.37 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.83x = 136,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,121.22/534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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