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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 793.19 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 793.19 and 172.43 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 793.19 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/793.19 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 793.19 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 136,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,769.75/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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