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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.38, 873.61 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.38, 873.61 and 171.55 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.38 : 873.61 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.38/873.61 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.38x = 873.61 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.38x = 149,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,867.80/582.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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