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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 875.49 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 875.49 and 172.82 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 875.49 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/875.49 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 875.49 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 151,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,302.18/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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