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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.21, 808.88 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.21, 808.88 and 174.11 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.21 : 808.88 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.21/808.88 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.21x = 808.88 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.21x = 140,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,830.49/539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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