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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 874.46 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 874.46 and 172.13 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 874.46 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/874.46 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 874.46 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 150,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,515.57/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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