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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.29, 873.59 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.29, 873.59 and 171.47 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.29 : 873.59 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.29/873.59 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.29x = 873.59 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.29x = 149,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,790.89/582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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