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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.07, 808.65 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.07, 808.65 and 173.77 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.07 : 808.65 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.07/808.65 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.07x = 808.65 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.07x = 140,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,519.11/539.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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