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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.90, 803.96 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.90, 803.96 and 170.73 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.90 : 803.96 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.90/803.96 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.90x = 803.96 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.90x = 137,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,260.09/535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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