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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.11, 808.63 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.11, 808.63 and 174.16 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.11 : 808.63 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.11/808.63 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.11x = 808.63 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.11x = 140,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,826.09/539.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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