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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 806.40 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 806.40 and 172.40 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 806.40 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/806.40 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 806.40 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 139,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,019.33/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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