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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 875 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 875 and 172.50 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 875 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/875 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 875 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 150,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,937.50/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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