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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.69, 808.14 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.69, 808.14 and 173.51 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.69 : 808.14 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.69/808.14 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.69x = 808.14 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.69x = 140,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219.50/538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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