Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 808.50 and 174.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 539, 808.50 and 174.10 is: 261.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539 : 808.50 = 174.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539/808.50 = 174.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539x = 808.50 × 174.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539x = 140,759.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,759.85/539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261.15
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