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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.32, 809.10 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.32, 809.10 and 174.16 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.32 : 809.10 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.32/809.10 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.32x = 809.10 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.32x = 140,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,912.86/539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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