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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 804.39 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 804.39 and 171.16 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 804.39 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/804.39 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 804.39 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 137,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,679.39/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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