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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.65, 875.52 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.65, 875.52 and 172.76 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.65 : 875.52 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.65/875.52 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.65x = 875.52 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.65x = 151,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,250.46/583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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