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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 803 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 803 and 170.04 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 803 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/803 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 803 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 136,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,542.12/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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