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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 876.14 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 876.14 and 173.26 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 876.14 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/876.14 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 876.14 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 151,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,800.02/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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