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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 875.05 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 875.05 and 172.44 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 875.05 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/875.05 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 875.05 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 150,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,893.62/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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