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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.88, 809.91 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.88, 809.91 and 174.72 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.88 : 809.91 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.88/809.91 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.88x = 809.91 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.88x = 141,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,507.48/539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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