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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 803.60 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 803.60 and 170.63 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 803.60 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/803.60 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 803.60 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 137,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,118.27/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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