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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 803.85 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 803.85 and 170.74 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 803.85 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/803.85 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 803.85 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 137,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,249.35/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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