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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 808 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 808 and 168.46 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 808 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/808 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 808 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 136,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,115.68/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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