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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 803.12 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 803.12 and 170.20 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 803.12 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/803.12 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 803.12 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 136,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,691.02/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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