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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.03, 808.52 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.03, 808.52 and 173.90 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.03 : 808.52 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.03/808.52 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.03x = 808.52 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.03x = 140,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596.72/539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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