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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 843.34 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 843.34 and 172.14 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 843.34 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/843.34 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 843.34 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 145,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,175.93/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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