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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.53, 807.80 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.53, 807.80 and 173.34 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.53 : 807.80 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.53/807.80 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.53x = 807.80 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.53x = 140,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,024.05/538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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