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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 807.84 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 807.84 and 173.35 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 807.84 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/807.84 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 807.84 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 140,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,039.06/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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