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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 844.50 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 844.50 and 172.94 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 844.50 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/844.50 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 844.50 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 146,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,043.61/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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