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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.61 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.61 and 172.88 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.61 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.61 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.61 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 151,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,375.46/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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