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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.96, 803.99 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.96, 803.99 and 170.65 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.96 : 803.99 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.96/803.99 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.96x = 803.99 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.96x = 137,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.04/535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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