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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 873.41 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 873.41 and 171.33 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 873.41 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/873.41 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 873.41 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 149,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,641.34/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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