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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 804.59 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 804.59 and 171.09 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 804.59 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/804.59 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 804.59 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 137,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,656.45/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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