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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 808.53 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539, 808.53 and 173.76 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539 : 808.53 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539/808.53 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539x = 808.53 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539x = 140,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490.17/539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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