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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 844.44 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 844.44 and 172.96 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 844.44 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/844.44 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 844.44 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 146,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,054.34/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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