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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 844.14 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 844.14 and 172.73 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 844.14 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/844.14 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 844.14 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 145,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,808.30/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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