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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 803.56 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 803.56 and 170.58 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 803.56 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/803.56 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 803.56 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 137,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,071.26/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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