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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 803.98 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 803.98 and 170.88 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 803.98 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/803.98 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 803.98 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 137,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,382.58/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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