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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 809.37 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 809.37 and 174.47 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 809.37 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/809.37 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 809.37 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 141,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,210.78/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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