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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.58, 809.19 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.58, 809.19 and 174.27 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.58 : 809.19 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.58/809.19 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.58x = 809.19 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.58x = 141,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,017.54/539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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