Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 838.44 and 174.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558.96, 838.44 and 174.22 is: 261.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558.96 : 838.44 = 174.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558.96/838.44 = 174.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558.96x = 838.44 × 174.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558.96x = 146,073.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,073.02/558.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261.33
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