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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.51, 809.23 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.51, 809.23 and 174.27 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.51 : 809.23 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.51/809.23 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.51x = 809.23 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.51x = 141,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,020.03/539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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