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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 808.74 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 808.74 and 173.91 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 808.74 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/808.74 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 808.74 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 140,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,647.97/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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