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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.82, 874.36 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.82, 874.36 and 171.98 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.82 : 874.36 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.82/874.36 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.82x = 874.36 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.82x = 150,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,372.43/582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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