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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.37 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.37 and 169.90 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.37 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.37 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.37 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 136,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,321.08/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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