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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.41, 809.03 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.41, 809.03 and 174.15 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.41 : 809.03 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.41/809.03 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.41x = 809.03 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.41x = 140,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,892.57/539.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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