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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 808.05 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 808.05 and 173.39 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 808.05 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/808.05 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 808.05 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 140,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,103.75/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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