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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 805.46 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 805.46 and 171.69 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 805.46 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/805.46 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 805.46 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 138,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,289.00/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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