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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 805.12 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 805.12 and 171.44 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 805.12 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/805.12 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 805.12 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 138,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,029.77/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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