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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.80, 808.02 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.80, 808.02 and 173.50 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.80 : 808.02 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.80/808.02 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.80x = 808.02 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.80x = 140,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,191.47/538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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