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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 803.37 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 803.37 and 170.40 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 803.37 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/803.37 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 803.37 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 136,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,894.25/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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