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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 806.10 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 806.10 and 172.13 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 806.10 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/806.10 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 806.10 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 138,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,750.29/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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