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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 804.74 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 804.74 and 171.36 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 804.74 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/804.74 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 804.74 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 137,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,900.25/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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