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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 875.66 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 875.66 and 172.85 is: 259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 875.66 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/875.66 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 875.66 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 151,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,352.59/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.31

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