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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.41, 873.77 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.41, 873.77 and 171.56 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.41 : 873.77 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.41/873.77 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.41x = 873.77 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.41x = 149,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,898.75/582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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