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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.17, 874.45 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.17, 874.45 and 172.25 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.17 : 874.45 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.17/874.45 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.17x = 874.45 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.17x = 150,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,625.35/583.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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