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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 836.76 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 836.76 and 173 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 836.76 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/836.76 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 836.76 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 144,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,759.48/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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