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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 875.07 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 875.07 and 172.54 is: 258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 875.07 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/875.07 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 875.07 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 150,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,984.58/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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