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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.24, 809.01 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.24, 809.01 and 174.02 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.24 : 809.01 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.24/809.01 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.24x = 809.01 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.24x = 140,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,779.88/539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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