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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 804.36 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 804.36 and 171.08 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 804.36 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/804.36 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 804.36 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 137,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,609.91/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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