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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 802.51 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 802.51 and 169.74 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 802.51 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/802.51 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 802.51 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 136,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,217.62/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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