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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.85, 802.32 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.85, 802.32 and 169.68 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.85 : 802.32 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.85/802.32 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.85x = 802.32 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.85x = 136,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,136.47/534.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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