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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 802.21 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 802.21 and 169.73 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 802.21 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/802.21 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 802.21 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 136,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159.10/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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