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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.99, 875.99 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.99, 875.99 and 173.13 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.99 : 875.99 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.99/875.99 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.99x = 875.99 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.99x = 151,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,660.15/583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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