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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.95, 809.91 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.95, 809.91 and 174.71 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.95 : 809.91 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.95/809.91 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.95x = 809.91 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.95x = 141,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,495.33/539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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