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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 806.04 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 806.04 and 172.36 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 806.04 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/806.04 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 806.04 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 138,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,929.05/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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