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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 874.26 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 874.26 and 171.89 is: 257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 874.26 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/874.26 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 874.26 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 150,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,276.55/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.88

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