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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 838.12 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 838.12 and 174 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 838.12 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/838.12 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 838.12 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 145,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,832.88/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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