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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.57, 803.43 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.57, 803.43 and 170.39 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.57 : 803.43 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.57/803.43 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.57x = 803.43 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.57x = 136,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,896.44/535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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