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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 802.59 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 802.59 and 169.89 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 802.59 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/802.59 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 802.59 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 136,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,352.02/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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