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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.65, 875.30 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.65, 875.30 and 172.67 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.65 : 875.30 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.65/875.30 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.65x = 875.30 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.65x = 151,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,132.81/583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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