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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 802.86 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 802.86 and 169.99 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 802.86 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/802.86 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 802.86 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 136,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,476.16/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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