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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 802.49 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 802.49 and 169.81 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 802.49 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/802.49 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 802.49 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 136,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,270.83/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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