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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.94, 874.49 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.94, 874.49 and 172.11 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.94 : 874.49 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.94/874.49 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.94x = 874.49 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.94x = 150,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,508.47/582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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