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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.60, 874.09 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.60, 874.09 and 171.75 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.60 : 874.09 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.60/874.09 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.60x = 874.09 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.60x = 150,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121.07/582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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