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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 873.12 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 873.12 and 171.22 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 873.12 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/873.12 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 873.12 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 149,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,495.61/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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