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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 804.45 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 804.45 and 171.02 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 804.45 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/804.45 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 804.45 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 137,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,577.04/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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