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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 835.04 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 835.04 and 171.95 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 835.04 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/835.04 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 835.04 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 143,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,580.09/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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