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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 791.69 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 791.69 and 171.43 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 791.69 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/791.69 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 791.69 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 135,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,719.42/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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