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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 873.57 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 873.57 and 171.54 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 873.57 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/873.57 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 873.57 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 149,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,852.20/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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