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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 802.78 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 802.78 and 164.99 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 802.78 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/802.78 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 802.78 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 132,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,452.27/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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