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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 874.10 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 874.10 and 171.78 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 874.10 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/874.10 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 874.10 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 150,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,152.90/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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