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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.06, 807.11 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.06, 807.11 and 168.12 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.06 : 807.11 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.06/807.11 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.06x = 807.11 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.06x = 135,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,691.33/538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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