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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.33, 809.12 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.33, 809.12 and 174.10 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.33 : 809.12 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.33/809.12 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.33x = 809.12 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.33x = 140,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,868.26/539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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