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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.99, 807.06 and 172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.99, 807.06 and 172.69 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.99 : 807.06 = 172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.99/807.06 = 172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.99x = 807.06 × 172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.99x = 139,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,371.19/537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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