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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.59, 808.87 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.59, 808.87 and 174.14 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.59 : 808.87 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.59/808.87 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.59x = 808.87 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.59x = 140,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,852.58/539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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