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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535, 802.49 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535, 802.49 and 170.09 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 802.49 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/802.49 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 802.49 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 136,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,495.52/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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