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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 803.60 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 803.60 and 170.55 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 803.60 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/803.60 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 803.60 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 137,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,053.98/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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