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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.75, 809.57 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.75, 809.57 and 174.80 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.75 : 809.57 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.75/809.57 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.75x = 809.57 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.75x = 141,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,507.91/539.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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