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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.69, 805.14 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.69, 805.14 and 171.52 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.69 : 805.14 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.69/805.14 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.69x = 805.14 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.69x = 138,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,095.60/536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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