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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 807.23 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 807.23 and 172.94 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 807.23 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/807.23 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 807.23 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 139,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,602.36/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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