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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.03, 838.64 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.03, 838.64 and 174.25 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.03 : 838.64 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.03/838.64 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.03x = 838.64 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.03x = 146,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,133.02/559.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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