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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 809.55 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 809.55 and 174.81 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 809.55 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/809.55 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 809.55 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 141,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,517.44/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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