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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.15, 804.29 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.15, 804.29 and 170.81 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.15 : 804.29 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.15/804.29 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.15x = 804.29 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.15x = 137,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,380.77/536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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