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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 803.98 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 803.98 and 171.10 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 803.98 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/803.98 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 803.98 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 137,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,560.98/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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