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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.37, 809.16 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.37, 809.16 and 174.12 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.37 : 809.16 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.37/809.16 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.37x = 809.16 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.37x = 140,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,890.94/539.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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