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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 809.88 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 809.88 and 174.74 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 809.88 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/809.88 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 809.88 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 141,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,519.58/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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