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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 844.53 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 844.53 and 172.93 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 844.53 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/844.53 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 844.53 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 146,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,044.57/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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