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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.36, 809.14 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.36, 809.14 and 174.18 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.36 : 809.14 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.36/809.14 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.36x = 809.14 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.36x = 140,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,936.01/539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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