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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 804.58 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 804.58 and 171.23 is: 256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 804.58 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/804.58 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 804.58 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 137,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,763.35/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.86

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