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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 805.53 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 805.53 and 171.76 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 805.53 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/805.53 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 805.53 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 138,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,357.83/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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