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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.45, 809.18 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.45, 809.18 and 154.70 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.45 : 809.18 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.45/809.18 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.45x = 809.18 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.45x = 125,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,175.33/539.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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