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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.49, 803.20 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.49, 803.20 and 170.54 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.49 : 803.20 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.49/803.20 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.49x = 803.20 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.49x = 136,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,977.73/535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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