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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 805.77 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 805.77 and 171.99 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 805.77 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/805.77 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 805.77 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 138,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,584.38/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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