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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.95, 874.54 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.95, 874.54 and 172.10 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.95 : 874.54 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.95/874.54 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.95x = 874.54 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.95x = 150,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,508.33/582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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