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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 809.33 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 809.33 and 174.29 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 809.33 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/809.33 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 809.33 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 141,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,053.21/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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