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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 805.30 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 805.30 and 171.56 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 805.30 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/805.30 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 805.30 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 138,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,157.27/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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