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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.92 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.92 and 173.19 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.92 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.92 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.92 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 144,946.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,946.17/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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