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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 802.80 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 802.80 and 165.11 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 802.80 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/802.80 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 802.80 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 132,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,550.31/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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