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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 873.30 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 873.30 and 171.21 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 873.30 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/873.30 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 873.30 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 149,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,517.69/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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