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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 802.49 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 802.49 and 169.64 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 802.49 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/802.49 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 802.49 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 136,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,131.13/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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