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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 876.72 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 876.72 and 173.51 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 876.72 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/876.72 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 876.72 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 152,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,119.69/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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