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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 837.43 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 837.43 and 173.44 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 837.43 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/837.43 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 837.43 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 145,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,241.33/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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