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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.71, 807.99 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.71, 807.99 and 173.53 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.71 : 807.99 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.71/807.99 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.71x = 807.99 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.71x = 140,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,210.50/538.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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