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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.63, 808.06 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.63, 808.06 and 173.45 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.63 : 808.06 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.63/808.06 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.63x = 808.06 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.63x = 140,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,154.24/538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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