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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.62, 809.56 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.62, 809.56 and 174.44 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.62 : 809.56 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.62/809.56 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.62x = 809.56 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.62x = 141,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,219.65/539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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