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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 873.96 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 873.96 and 171.90 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 873.96 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/873.96 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 873.96 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 150,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,233.72/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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