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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.29, 873.22 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.29, 873.22 and 171.32 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.29 : 873.22 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.29/873.22 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.29x = 873.22 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.29x = 149,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,600.05/582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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