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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 837.68 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 837.68 and 173.76 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 837.68 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/837.68 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 837.68 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 145,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,554.41/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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