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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 833.97 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 833.97 and 171.22 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 833.97 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/833.97 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 833.97 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 142,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,792.34/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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