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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 809.60 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 809.60 and 174.57 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 809.60 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/809.60 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 809.60 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 141,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,331.00/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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