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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 803.16 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 803.16 and 170.23 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 803.16 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/803.16 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 803.16 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 136,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,723.27/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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