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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 809.71 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 809.71 and 174.55 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 809.71 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/809.71 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 809.71 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 141,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,334.88/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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