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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 805.50 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 805.50 and 171.69 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 805.50 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/805.50 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 805.50 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 138,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,296.30/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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