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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 804.32 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 804.32 and 171.03 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 804.32 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/804.32 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 804.32 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 137,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,562.85/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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