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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 837.24 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 837.24 and 173.36 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 837.24 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/837.24 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 837.24 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 145,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,143.93/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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