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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 809.84 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 809.84 and 174.72 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 809.84 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/809.84 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 809.84 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 141,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,495.68/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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