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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.12, 808.76 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.12, 808.76 and 173.80 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.12 : 808.76 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.12/808.76 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.12x = 808.76 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.12x = 140,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,562.49/539.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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