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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 875.65 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 875.65 and 172.80 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 875.65 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/875.65 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 875.65 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 151,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,311.89/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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