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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.53, 876.96 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.53, 876.96 and 173.68 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.53 : 876.96 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.53/876.96 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.53x = 876.96 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.53x = 152,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,313.15/584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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