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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.65, 809.30 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.65, 809.30 and 174.35 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.65 : 809.30 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.65/809.30 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.65x = 809.30 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.65x = 141,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,100.58/539.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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