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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.73, 805.02 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.73, 805.02 and 171.49 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.73 : 805.02 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.73/805.02 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.73x = 805.02 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.73x = 138,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,052.88/536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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