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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 803.26 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 803.26 and 170.22 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 803.26 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/803.26 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 803.26 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 136,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,730.92/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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