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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 808.92 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 808.92 and 174.24 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 808.92 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/808.92 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 808.92 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 140,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946.22/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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