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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.88 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.88 and 170.04 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.88 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.88 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.88 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 136,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,521.72/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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