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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 802.50 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 802.50 and 169.88 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 802.50 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/802.50 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 802.50 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 136,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,328.70/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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