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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.91, 844.35 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.91, 844.35 and 172.90 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.91 : 844.35 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.91/844.35 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.91x = 844.35 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.91x = 145,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,988.12/562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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