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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.99, 809.45 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.99, 809.45 and 174.54 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.99 : 809.45 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.99/809.45 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.99x = 809.45 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.99x = 141,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,280.53/539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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