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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.82, 874.22 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.82, 874.22 and 171.95 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.82 : 874.22 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.82/874.22 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.82x = 874.22 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.82x = 150,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,322.13/582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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