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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 833.64 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 833.64 and 171.04 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 833.64 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/833.64 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 833.64 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 142,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,585.79/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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