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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.07, 802.71 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.07, 802.71 and 169.76 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.07 : 802.71 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.07/802.71 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.07x = 802.71 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.07x = 136,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,268.05/535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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