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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 875.90 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 875.90 and 173.04 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 875.90 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/875.90 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 875.90 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 151,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,565.74/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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