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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 802.98 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 802.98 and 170.14 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 802.98 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/802.98 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 802.98 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 136,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619.02/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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