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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 802.62 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 802.62 and 169.80 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 802.62 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/802.62 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 802.62 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 136,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,284.88/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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