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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 803.31 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 803.31 and 170.31 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 803.31 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/803.31 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 803.31 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 136,811.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,811.73/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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