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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.32, 809.07 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.32, 809.07 and 174.07 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.32 : 809.07 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.32/809.07 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.32x = 809.07 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.32x = 140,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,834.81/539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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