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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.85, 874.26 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.85, 874.26 and 171.98 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.85 : 874.26 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.85/874.26 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.85x = 874.26 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.85x = 150,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,355.23/582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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