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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.88, 809.94 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.88, 809.94 and 174.69 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.88 : 809.94 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.88/809.94 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.88x = 809.94 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.88x = 141,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,488.42/539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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