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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 875.42 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 875.42 and 172.76 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 875.42 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/875.42 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 875.42 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 151,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,237.56/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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