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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.46 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.46 and 170.44 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.46 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.46 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.46 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 136,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,939.71/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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