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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.17, 808.74 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.17, 808.74 and 154.42 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.17 : 808.74 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.17/808.74 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.17x = 808.74 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.17x = 124,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,888.59/539.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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