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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 803.74 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 803.74 and 170.65 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 803.74 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/803.74 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 803.74 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 137,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,157.62/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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