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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 874.95 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 874.95 and 172.44 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 874.95 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/874.95 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 874.95 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 150,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,876.38/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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