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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.21, 807.38 and 172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.21, 807.38 and 172.87 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.21 : 807.38 = 172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.21/807.38 = 172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.21x = 807.38 × 172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.21x = 139,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,571.78/538.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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