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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 807.33 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 807.33 and 167.93 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 807.33 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/807.33 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 807.33 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 135,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,574.93/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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