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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 835.86 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 835.86 and 172.44 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 835.86 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/835.86 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 835.86 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 144,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,135.70/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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