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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 803.79 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 803.79 and 170.71 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 803.79 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/803.79 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 803.79 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 137,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,212.98/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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