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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 837.28 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 837.28 and 173.44 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 837.28 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/837.28 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 837.28 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 145,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,217.84/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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