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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 873.22 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 873.22 and 171.29 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 873.22 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/873.22 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 873.22 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 149,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,570.74/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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