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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 802.38 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 802.38 and 169.60 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 802.38 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/802.38 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 802.38 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 136,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,083.65/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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