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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 802.44 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 802.44 and 169.85 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 802.44 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/802.44 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 802.44 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 136,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,294.43/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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