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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.62, 809.44 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.62, 809.44 and 169.42 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.62 : 809.44 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.62/809.44 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.62x = 809.44 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.62x = 137,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,135.32/539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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