Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837.14 and 173.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558, 837.14 and 173.25 is: 259.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558 : 837.14 = 173.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558/837.14 = 173.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558x = 837.14 × 173.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558x = 145,033.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,033.64/558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259.92
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