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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.52 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.52 and 172.91 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.52 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.52 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.52 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 151,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,388.35/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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