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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 803.72 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 803.72 and 170.56 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 803.72 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/803.72 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 803.72 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 137,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,082.48/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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