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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.70, 837.91 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.70, 837.91 and 173.95 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.70 : 837.91 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.70/837.91 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.70x = 837.91 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.70x = 145,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,752.57/558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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