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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.05, 874.50 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.05, 874.50 and 172.11 is: 258.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.05 : 874.50 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.05/874.50 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.05x = 874.50 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.05x = 150,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,510.20/583.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.14

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