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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 804.66 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 804.66 and 171.26 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 804.66 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/804.66 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 804.66 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 137,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,808.08/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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