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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.19, 876.30 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.19, 876.30 and 173.34 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.19 : 876.30 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.19/876.30 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.19x = 876.30 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.19x = 151,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,897.84/584.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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