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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 874.77 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 874.77 and 172.41 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 874.77 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/874.77 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 874.77 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 150,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,819.10/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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