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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.35, 804.63 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.35, 804.63 and 171.04 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.35 : 804.63 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.35/804.63 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.35x = 804.63 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.35x = 137,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,623.92/536.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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