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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 807.17 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 807.17 and 162.88 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 807.17 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/807.17 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 807.17 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 131,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,469.02/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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