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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 804.78 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 804.78 and 171.22 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 804.78 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/804.78 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 804.78 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 137,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,794.43/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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