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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.66, 875.25 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.66, 875.25 and 172.66 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.66 : 875.25 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.66/875.25 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.66x = 875.25 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.66x = 151,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,120.67/583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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