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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.77, 803.81 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.77, 803.81 and 170.55 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.77 : 803.81 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.77/803.81 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.77x = 803.81 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.77x = 137,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,088.94/535.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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