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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 804.51 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 804.51 and 171.02 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 804.51 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/804.51 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 804.51 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 137,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,583.28/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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