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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.35, 803.03 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.35, 803.03 and 170.18 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.35 : 803.03 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.35/803.03 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.35x = 803.03 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.35x = 136,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,654.78/535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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