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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 803.87 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 803.87 and 170.56 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 803.87 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/803.87 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 803.87 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 137,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,108.86/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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