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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.31, 802.76 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.31, 802.76 and 165.03 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.31 : 802.76 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.31/802.76 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.31x = 802.76 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.31x = 132,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,478.66/535.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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