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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.92, 809.64 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.92, 809.64 and 174.64 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.92 : 809.64 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.92/809.64 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.92x = 809.64 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.92x = 141,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,395.53/539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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