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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 803.26 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 803.26 and 165.31 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 803.26 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/803.26 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 803.26 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 132,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,784.64/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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