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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 809.99 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 809.99 and 174.73 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 809.99 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/809.99 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 809.99 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 141,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,530.86/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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