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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 835.80 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 835.80 and 172.56 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 835.80 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/835.80 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 835.80 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 144,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,225.65/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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