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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.89, 810.01 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.89, 810.01 and 174.59 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.89 : 810.01 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.89/810.01 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.89x = 810.01 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.89x = 141,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,419.65/539.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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