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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 833.67 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 833.67 and 171 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 833.67 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/833.67 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 833.67 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 142,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,557.57/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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