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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 873.20 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 873.20 and 171.15 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 873.20 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/873.20 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 873.20 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 149,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,448.18/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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