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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 803.86 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 803.86 and 170.72 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 803.86 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/803.86 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 803.86 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 137,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,234.98/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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