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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 809.85 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 809.85 and 174.73 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 809.85 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/809.85 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 809.85 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 141,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,502.47/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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