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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.66, 809.36 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.66, 809.36 and 174.26 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.66 : 809.36 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.66/809.36 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.66x = 809.36 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.66x = 141,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,039.07/539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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