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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.47, 809.20 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.47, 809.20 and 174.26 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.47 : 809.20 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.47/809.20 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.47x = 809.20 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.47x = 141,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,007.36/539.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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