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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 834.04 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 834.04 and 171.19 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 834.04 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/834.04 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 834.04 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 142,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,779.31/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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