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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.31 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.31 and 171.08 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.31 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.31 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.31 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 137,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,601.35/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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