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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 804.01 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 804.01 and 170.77 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 804.01 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/804.01 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 804.01 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 137,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,299.20/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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