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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 804.95 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 804.95 and 171.37 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 804.95 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/804.95 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 804.95 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 137,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,941.41/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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