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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.72 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.72 and 169.93 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.72 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.72 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.72 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 136,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,401.35/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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