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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.48, 808.70 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.48, 808.70 and 174.04 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.48 : 808.70 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.48/808.70 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.48x = 808.70 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.48x = 140,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,746.15/539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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