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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 803.39 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 803.39 and 170.42 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 803.39 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/803.39 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 803.39 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 136,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,912.87/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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