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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.46, 809.07 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.46, 809.07 and 174.24 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.46 : 809.07 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.46/809.07 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.46x = 809.07 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.46x = 140,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,972.36/539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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