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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.91, 803.54 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.91, 803.54 and 170.60 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.91 : 803.54 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.91/803.54 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.91x = 803.54 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.91x = 137,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,080.33/535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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