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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.00, 803.94 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.00, 803.94 and 171.05 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.00 : 803.94 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.00/803.94 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.00x = 803.94 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.00x = 137,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,509.92/536.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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