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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 802.59 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 802.59 and 169.76 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 802.59 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/802.59 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 802.59 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 136,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,250.00/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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