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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 805.64 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 805.64 and 171.77 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 805.64 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/805.64 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 805.64 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 138,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,379.90/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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