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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.87, 803.63 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.87, 803.63 and 170.57 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.87 : 803.63 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.87/803.63 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.87x = 803.63 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.87x = 137,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077.84/535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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