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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 802.74 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 802.74 and 169.95 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 802.74 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/802.74 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 802.74 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 136,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,425.66/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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