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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.19, 874.88 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.19, 874.88 and 172.34 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.19 : 874.88 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.19/874.88 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.19x = 874.88 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.19x = 150,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,771.58/583.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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