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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 803.97 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 803.97 and 170.61 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 803.97 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/803.97 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 803.97 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 137,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165.32/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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