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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 873.77 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 873.77 and 171.69 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 873.77 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/873.77 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 873.77 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 150,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,017.57/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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