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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 807.70 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 807.70 and 173.54 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 807.70 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/807.70 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 807.70 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 140,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,168.26/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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