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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 804.62 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 804.62 and 171.18 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 804.62 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/804.62 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 804.62 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 137,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,734.00/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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