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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.98, 808.44 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.98, 808.44 and 174.03 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.98 : 808.44 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.98/808.44 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.98x = 808.44 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.98x = 140,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,692.81/538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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