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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 802.41 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 802.41 and 169.74 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 802.41 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/802.41 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 802.41 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 136,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,201.07/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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