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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.89 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.89 and 171.35 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.89 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.89 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.89 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 137,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,919.70/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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