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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.34, 806.11 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.34, 806.11 and 172.22 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.34 : 806.11 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.34/806.11 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.34x = 806.11 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.34x = 138,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,828.26/537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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