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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 802.93 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 802.93 and 170.07 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 802.93 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/802.93 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 802.93 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 136,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,554.31/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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