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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 804.15 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 804.15 and 170.82 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 804.15 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/804.15 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 804.15 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 137,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,364.90/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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