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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 809.24 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 809.24 and 174.36 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 809.24 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/809.24 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 809.24 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 141,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,098.21/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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