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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 803.97 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 803.97 and 170.82 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 803.97 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/803.97 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 803.97 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 137,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,334.16/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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