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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 802.69 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 802.69 and 169.94 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 802.69 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/802.69 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 802.69 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 136,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,410.72/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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