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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.19, 838.93 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.19, 838.93 and 174.44 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.19 : 838.93 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.19/838.93 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.19x = 838.93 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.19x = 146,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,342.95/559.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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