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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.06, 874.59 and 172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.06, 874.59 and 172.19 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.06 : 874.59 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.06/874.59 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.06x = 874.59 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.06x = 150,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,598.72/583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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