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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 835.72 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 835.72 and 172.40 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 835.72 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/835.72 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 835.72 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 144,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,078.13/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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