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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 874.99 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 874.99 and 172.34 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 874.99 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/874.99 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 874.99 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 150,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,795.89/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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