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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.72, 803.71 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.72, 803.71 and 170.50 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.72 : 803.71 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.72/803.71 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.72x = 803.71 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.72x = 137,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,032.56/535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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