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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.17, 807.39 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.17, 807.39 and 153.42 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.17 : 807.39 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.17/807.39 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.17x = 807.39 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.17x = 123,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,871.72/538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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