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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 834.50 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 834.50 and 171.52 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 834.50 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/834.50 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 834.50 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 143,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,133.44/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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