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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 809.74 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 809.74 and 174.97 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 809.74 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/809.74 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 809.74 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 141,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,680.21/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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