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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 873.66 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 873.66 and 171.60 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 873.66 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/873.66 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 873.66 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 149,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,920.06/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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