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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.66 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.66 and 171.06 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.66 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.66 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.66 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 137,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,645.14/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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