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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 838.03 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 838.03 and 173.94 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 838.03 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/838.03 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 838.03 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 145,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,766.94/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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