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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 802.70 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 802.70 and 169.84 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 802.70 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/802.70 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 802.70 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 136,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,330.57/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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