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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 873.31 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 873.31 and 171.24 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 873.31 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/873.31 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 873.31 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 149,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,544.20/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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