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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.34, 873.55 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.34, 873.55 and 171.44 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.34 : 873.55 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.34/873.55 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.34x = 873.55 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.34x = 149,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,760.55/582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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