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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.90, 804 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.90, 804 and 170.74 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.90 : 804 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.90/804 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.90x = 804 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.90x = 137,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,274.96/535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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