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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 803.04 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 803.04 and 170.12 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 803.04 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/803.04 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 803.04 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 136,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,613.16/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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