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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 804.64 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 804.64 and 171.12 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 804.64 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/804.64 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 804.64 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 137,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,690.00/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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