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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 804.61 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 804.61 and 171.10 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 804.61 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/804.61 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 804.61 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 137,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,668.77/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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