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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 804.24 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 804.24 and 170.93 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 804.24 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/804.24 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 804.24 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 137,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,470.75/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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