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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 834.28 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 834.28 and 171.68 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 834.28 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/834.28 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 834.28 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 143,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,229.19/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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