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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.69, 874.12 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.69, 874.12 and 171.86 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.69 : 874.12 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.69/874.12 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.69x = 874.12 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.69x = 150,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,221.03/582.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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