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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 803.40 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 803.40 and 170.46 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 803.40 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/803.40 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 803.40 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 136,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,947.56/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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