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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 873.17 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 873.17 and 171.16 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 873.17 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/873.17 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 873.17 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 149,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,450.02/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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