Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 875.28 and 172.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583.41, 875.28 and 172.55 is: 258.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583.41 : 875.28 = 172.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583.41/875.28 = 172.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583.41x = 875.28 × 172.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583.41x = 151,025.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,025.19/583.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.87
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