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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.68, 809.70 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.68, 809.70 and 174.52 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.68 : 809.70 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.68/809.70 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.68x = 809.70 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.68x = 141,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,308.84/539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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