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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 804.18 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 804.18 and 170.86 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 804.18 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/804.18 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 804.18 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 137,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,402.19/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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