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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.77, 833.66 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.77, 833.66 and 171.02 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.77 : 833.66 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.77/833.66 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.77x = 833.66 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.77x = 142,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,574.40/555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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