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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.84, 835.14 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.84, 835.14 and 172.04 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.84 : 835.14 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.84/835.14 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.84x = 835.14 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.84x = 143,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,677.49/556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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