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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 804.24 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 804.24 and 170.96 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 804.24 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/804.24 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 804.24 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 137,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,492.87/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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