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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 833.58 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 833.58 and 171.12 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 833.58 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/833.58 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 833.58 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 142,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,642.21/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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