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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.14, 838.67 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.14, 838.67 and 174.39 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.14 : 838.67 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.14/838.67 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.14x = 838.67 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.14x = 146,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,250.60/559.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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