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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 874.06 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 874.06 and 171.73 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 874.06 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/874.06 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 874.06 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 150,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,102.75/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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