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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.63, 839.31 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.63, 839.31 and 174.88 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.63 : 839.31 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.63/839.31 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.63x = 839.31 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.63x = 146,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,778.53/559.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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