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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.53, 873.63 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.53, 873.63 and 171.66 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.53 : 873.63 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.53/873.63 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.53x = 873.63 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.53x = 149,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,967.33/582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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