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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.97, 874.46 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.97, 874.46 and 172.11 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.97 : 874.46 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.97/874.46 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.97x = 874.46 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.97x = 150,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,503.31/582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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