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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 802.44 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 802.44 and 169.69 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 802.44 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/802.44 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 802.44 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 136,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,166.04/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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