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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 804.78 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 804.78 and 171.27 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 804.78 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/804.78 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 804.78 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 137,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,834.67/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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