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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.83, 874.26 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.83, 874.26 and 171.96 is: 257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.83 : 874.26 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.83/874.26 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.83x = 874.26 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.83x = 150,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,334.47/582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.94

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