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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 843.98 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 843.98 and 172.74 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 843.98 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/843.98 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 843.98 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 145,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,789.11/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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