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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 809.95 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 809.95 and 174.90 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 809.95 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/809.95 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 809.95 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 141,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,659.38/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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