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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 803.71 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 803.71 and 170.74 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 803.71 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/803.71 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 803.71 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 137,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,225.45/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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