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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.13, 843.17 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.13, 843.17 and 172.11 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.13 : 843.17 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.13/843.17 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.13x = 843.17 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.13x = 145,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,117.13/562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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