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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 838.10 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 838.10 and 174.02 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 838.10 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/838.10 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 838.10 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 145,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,841.10/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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