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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 804.80 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 804.80 and 171.36 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 804.80 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/804.80 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 804.80 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 137,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,910.53/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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