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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.44, 807.64 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.44, 807.64 and 173.23 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.44 : 807.64 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.44/807.64 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.44x = 807.64 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.44x = 139,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,907.48/538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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