Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834 and 171.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 556, 834 and 171.26 is: 256.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556 : 834 = 171.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556/834 = 171.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556x = 834 × 171.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556x = 142,830.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,830.84/556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256.89
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