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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 802.61 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 802.61 and 169.90 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 802.61 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/802.61 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 802.61 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 136,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,361.22/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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