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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.33, 809.09 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.33, 809.09 and 174.15 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.33 : 809.09 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.33/809.09 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.33x = 809.09 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.33x = 140,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,902.81/539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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